John Paul II and John XXIII declared saints Pope Francis has proclaimed John Paul II and John XXIII as saints of the Catholic Church to applause from the crowd of pilgrims in St Peter's Square. News • 27 Apr 14
John Paul II and John XXIII declared saints Pope Francis has proclaimed John Paul II and John XXIII as saints of the Catholic Church to applause from the crowd of pilgrims in St Peter's Square. News • 27 Apr 14
Pope appeals for end to bloodshed in Syria Pope Benedict threw his weight behind a UN plan to end bloodshed in Syria in his Easter Sunday message, calling for "an immediate commitment" to peace efforts there. News • 10 Apr 12
Pope appeals for end to bloodshed in Syria Pope Benedict threw his weight behind a UN plan to end bloodshed in Syria in his Easter Sunday message, calling for "an immediate commitment" to peace efforts there. News • 10 Apr 12